Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Health Care Support Worker Paediatrics

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent band 3 HCSW position on the Children's Emergency Assessment Unit at the Grange University Hospital. CEAU is part of the Paediatric unit which includes the Paediatric inpatient wards, and high dependency. The post holder may be required to work throughout the Paediatric Unit.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have a level 3 qualification such as NVQ3, NNEB, QCF3, BTEC National Diploma or equivalent. Experience in caring for children in a hospital setting is desirable but not essential.

The post involves caring for children from birth to 18 years of age with a wide variety of conditions and covering almost all specialties. Daily restocking, cleaning, managing stock levels, assisting registered colleagues with patient assessment and care, completing documentation and organising & assisting with clinics and safeguarding are included in the responsibilities of the role. The successful applicant will need to be available to work days, nights and weekends. This is a busy clinical area where effective time management, prioritising workload and teamwork are essential.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-ACS316-1025

Job locations

Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Caring and polite manner
  • Positive attitude
  • Able to use initiative

skills and abilities

Essential

  • good communication skills
  • Good observation skills
  • Ability to work well within a team

Desirable

  • awareness of health promotion

knowledge

Essential

  • knowledge of infection control procedures

Desirable

  • knowledge of childrens needs

knowledge

Essential

  • IT skills

Desirable

  • Child Protection

work experience

Essential

  • previous experience of caring for children or adults

Desirable

  • previous experienc with children in a hospital setting

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Level 3 Qualification

Desirable

  • Level 3 Qualification specific to children
Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Caring and polite manner
  • Positive attitude
  • Able to use initiative

skills and abilities

Essential

  • good communication skills
  • Good observation skills
  • Ability to work well within a team

Desirable

  • awareness of health promotion

knowledge

Essential

  • knowledge of infection control procedures

Desirable

  • knowledge of childrens needs

knowledge

Essential

  • IT skills

Desirable

  • Child Protection

work experience

Essential

  • previous experience of caring for children or adults

Desirable

  • previous experienc with children in a hospital setting

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Level 3 Qualification

Desirable

  • Level 3 Qualification specific to children

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Ryan Hughes-Jones

ryan.hughesjones@wales.nhs.uk

01633493115

Details

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-ACS316-1025

Job locations

Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


Supporting documents

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